Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist - Classic Mystery Review

Goodreads:  Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist by Dorothy Gilman

Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
Source:   Purchased

Description:  Working with her retired CIA friend John Farrell, Mrs. Pollifax must smuggle a manuscript out of Jordan, a document that encodes the shocking truth of Saddam Hussein's reign.
Hardly are the two airborne when the coils of Middle Eastern intrigue begin to unwind. Mrs. Pollifax's seatmate is not the affable Arab businessman he pretends to be. It is not imagination that persuades Mrs. P. that wherever they go, she and Farrell are followed. To elude their pursuers in such a politically volatile country isn't easy. In fact, it can be downright deadly...

Genre:  Mystery - Classic

Why I Picked This Book:  I have thoroughly enjoyed all the other books in this series and this is the next one.

My Impression:  I've been stalling on reading this book because after this book I'll only have one more in the series.  I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with Mrs. Pollifax and Carstairs and was thrilled to see Farrell returning for this book.  

This time Mrs. Pollifax is traveling with Farrell as he tries to pick up a document from an old friend.  Things go off the rails pretty quickly when Mrs. Pollifax discovers a surprise in her luggage and then the simple pickup becomes far more complicated.  I loved Joseph and his family as well as their time in the desert.  The awareness of the uncertainties on the other side of Jordan's borders is also a big and interesting factor.  I didn't love Mrs. Pollifax in this book.  She's always seemed so calm and unflappable and certain in her decisions but in this book she seemed a bit more tentative and just as bit more unsure.  

While Mrs. Pollifax doesn't shine quite as much in this book she did in previous books this is still such a fun read.  I flew through it in two sittings and am really looking forward to reading the next book soon.

Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Of course!  I'm looking forward to reading the final Mrs. Pollifax book and Gilman's stand alone books.  

Would I Recommend this Book?  I would.  This is a series that is best read in order with belief suspended but it is a lot of fun.

Friday Fives - Five Middle Grade Books on My TBR

I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists.  Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much.   There are a few middle grade reading challenges that take place around this time of year and while I haven't read much middle grade lately here are 5 I would really like to read.

1.  The Winter of the Dollhouse by Laura Amy Schlitz - I love the cover and the sound of this premise.

2.  The Unbreakable Code by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman - I read the first book in this series a ridiculously long time ago and really need to read the second book.

3.  The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls by Judith Rossell - I love the cover and this one sounds so fun.

4.  Tilly and the Lost Fairytales by Anna James - I read and loved the first book in this series and want to revisit the world James created with this series.

5.  Peril at Owl Park by Marthe Jocelyn - This is loosely based on Agatha Christie as a child and the first book was really fun.

What middle grade books do you have on your TBR?

Books from the Backlog - Enchanted Hill

Today I'm linking up with Carole from Carole's Random Life of Books for Books from the Backlog.  I really enjoy the chance to feature a book that's been hiding in the piles of books for far too long!

Goodreads:  Enchanted Hill by Emily Bain Murphy

Blurb:  Escape to Enchanted Hill in this historical mystery where two people with a dark, shared past collide while working undercover at a glittering mansion on the California coast.
The year is 1930 and Cora McCavanagh is posing as a maid at Hollywood magnate Truman Byrd’s legendary estate. She’s closing in on the damning evidence she needs for a high-profile client.

An aspiring PI, Cora was trained by her father, a former prison guard at the notorious Pelican Island, where Cora grew up surrounded by hardened criminals.

Which is why she recognizes Jack Yates as soon as he walks through the door. The last time she saw him was on an ill-fated night that changed the course of her life and still haunts her more than a decade later. Cora never expected to see Jack again—and now a single misstep could cause both their secret identities to come crashing down.

They strike a tentative truce to help each other during a week of parties overflowing with champagne and caviar. But there are puzzles hidden in every corner of Truman Byrd’s labyrinthine estate, and if Cora is to finally learn the truth about Jack Yates, she must unravel a sinister history that the rich and powerful will do anything to keep concealed.

Filled with intrigue and Old Hollywood glamour, Enchanted Hill is an unforgettable, sweepingly romantic novel set in a world you won’t want to leave.

Why It Needs to Come Off the Shelf:  This looks absolutely fantastic and I definitely want to read it soon.

St. Patrick's Day Book Tag

 

I found this fun St. Patrick's Day Book Tag on a Booktuber named Taylor's channel.  It doesn't look like she's still active but I loved this tag so much I just had to do it!

1.  Your Favorite Green Colored Book

The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor by Lucy Connelly - Not my favorite of all time but it's the most recent green book I really enjoyed.

2.  Your Favorite St. Patrick's Day Themed Book

I couldn't come up with a single St. Patrick's Day themed book but Four Leaf Cleaver by Maddie Day is in a cozy mystery series I'm looking forward to reading and I do love the title pun.

3.  Corned Beef and Cabbage: A book that made you hungry

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai - I actually couldn't eat a lot of what described because of a shellfish allergy but the food was so lovingly and wonderfully described that it made my mouth water.  

4.  Four Leaf Clover:  A book or item that was a rare good find

The Homefront Sleuths cozy mystery series by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley.  I'm not someone who can really binge a series because I find myself getting annoyed by the characters or the writing style or just losing interest in the story itself.  However, I listened to the bulk of this series back to back and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.  The characters were delightful and I really loved how they worked together.  The mysteries were interesting and the narrator did a great job.

5.  Irish Whiskey: A book so bad you need a drink to get over it

The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten - This wasn't terrible but it was a bit slow and a bit too gruesome for me so I frequently needed to read something lighter after I finished a chapter or two.

6.  Irish Dancing: A book so good it made you want to dance in excitement

When in Rome by Sarah Adams - I thoroughly enjoyed this one and looked forward to picking it up every time I had a moment to read.

7.  Ireland: A book that made you travel to a different country (armchair or real life)

The two big ones are Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery and all of Agatha Christie's books. They have put Prince Edward Island in Canada and a number of specific areas in England on my must visit list.

8.  The Pub: A meeting place in a book you'd love to go to.

Torte in the Bakeshop Mystery series by Ellie Alexander. Between the food, the coffee and the general feel of the place I would love to go visit.  

Top Ten Tuesday - Ten Green Covers On My TBR

Today I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl which is all about lists.  Since lists are one of my favorite things this is one of my favorite linkups!  Today's topic is in honor of St. Patrick's Day - books with green covers.

1.  Murder in Miniature by Kate Tietjen

2.  Introducing Mrs. Collins by Rachel Parris

3.  The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick

4.  Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews

5.  The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 1 by Beth Brower

6.  Spindle's End by Robin McKinley

7.  The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

8.  Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly

9.  Before We Forget Kindness by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

10. Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford

Reading What I Love - The Lost Book of First Loves

The last few years I've made a list of 10 books - 5 books off my shelf, 5 books from the library - that I'm really wanting to read.  There's no real rhyme or reason.  I just go through my library list and my shelves and pick the books that are calling to me.  My focus in 2026 is reading books I think I'll love - or at least really enjoy.

Goodreads:  The Lost Book of First Loves by RaeAnne Thayne

Blurb:  Raised by her literary icon father Carson Wells, Allison Wells always felt loved, even though her mother died when she was a teen. But when she takes a DNA test on a whim and discovers she has a sister that she’s never heard about before, it’s clear there are things her father never told her before he died. Determined to meet Juniper—her half sister—and unravel the truth of what happened all those years ago, Ali finds herself taking a job as Juniper’s intern. She’ll eventually figure out a way to tell Juniper the truth of their relationship. But she never could have imagined what would happen next…
Juniper Connolly has always been incredibly healthy…until she wakes up in the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest, with her new—and recently fired—intern to thank for saving her life. It’s clear June needs to de-stress her life a little, so when Ali offers her the use of her family’s cabin in a small Wyoming town, June has no reason not to go. But when she arrives in the small town, her life will never be the same.

Under the wide-open spaces of the Wyoming summer sun, Ali and June will untangle the secrets and lies their lives were built on to discover who they really are and what family really means. But even more than that, they'll build a real relationship with one another and finally become sisters.

Why I Think I'll Love This One:  So many reasons!  This is an author I usually really enjoy and I love the long lost sisters plot - and books about sisters in general.  

My Thoughts:  This was a nice read with nice characters set in a beautiful area. I liked Allison and June right away and enjoyed watching them get to know each other - and themselves.   I loved the Wyoming setting and the outdoor descriptions.  I liked how June handled information - she didn't blow up or dismiss it but instead retreated a bit and considered context.  I also really liked Allison.  She's grieving and a little lost but a genuinely kind person.  I would have liked more.  There was a storyline with Allison and old crush that I would have liked to have seen explored more and I would have liked to see more of Allison and June together.  This was a nice light read by an author I always enjoy and this was no exception.  I would have liked a bit more depth to the story but I enjoyed the read.  My Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars) 

This Week in Reading - March 15

It's Sunday Post time!  This is hosted by the awesome Caffeinated Book Reviewer and gives us all a chance to recap our week.

What I Got:

Dungeons and Danger by Elizabeth Penney - I really enjoyed the first book in the series and I've enjoyed the other books I've read by this author so I'm really excited about this book.  (Publisher)

Currently:

Reading:  The Barn Identity by Diane Kelly and Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen

Slow Read:  A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna

Listening:  Summer Hours at the Robbers Library by Sue Halpern

Watching:  The Formula 1 season has started so my TV time has mostly been taken up with that.  It's been a crazy start to the season and while I have some issues with the new regulations it's still been fun to watch.

Not much to report.  I'm reading a decent amount, teaching dog training classes, and training my dog.  Will's school is taking up a lot of my time.  He's homeschooled but we have been trying this new group this semester.  I don't love their focus (heavy on the AI even for art) but dealing with people you don't agree with is a necessary skill and I like the class interactions.  We use it as a supplement and discussion points but not for his real curriculum.   They're making some changes I don't really like or feel will benefit him for next school year so I've been doing a lot of research on replacements.  I'm also trying to make sure he's prepped for the SAT and ACT and getting his transcript for dual enrollment ready.  It's crazy to believe we are at this point!

I'm finally getting adjusted to the time change.  I hate the spring change even though I do like the extra daylight.  I'd rather have my hour back!  

Have a great week and happy reading!

The Blind Side - Classic Mystery Review

Goodreads: The Blind Side by Patricia Wentworth

Rating: Really Liked It!  (4.5 Stars)
Source:   Purchased
 
Description:  “Anybody could have told you what Ross was like.” “They did tell me,” said Mavis tearfully. “ That’s why I did it.” Ross Craddock was just the type to be murdered. The new landlord of Craddock house, he begins by giving eviction notice to his aunt Lucy. He threatens the doorman with dismissal. He makes a violent and unwelcome pass to his cousin Mavis. He is vindictive and spiteful and ends up dead. The suspects include Lee who may have walked in her sleep and killed him out of unconscious fear. Or Peter who may have found Ross’ advances to Mavis unbearable. Or aunt Lucy who unexpectedly came back. Or possibly Bobby who was still in love with Mavis and furious that she was seen with Ross. The answer will be yet another Wentworth twist.

 

Genre:  Mystery - Classic 

Why I Picked This Book:  Now that I've finished Wentworth's Miss Silver books I'm reading through her standalones and Ernest Lamb books.

My Impression:  This is the first book featuring Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Ernest Lamb who is a frequently reoccurring character on his own and in the Miss Silver books.  As usual, he is paired with his sergeant and frequent source of aggravation, Frank Abbott.  I love Lamb's character.  He frequently comes off as a bit dull-witted and unsympathetic, but it hides a quick mind, a wry sense of humor and a fatherly air.

The victim in this one is an incredibly unlikable and has a wide variety of people who are not sad to see him gone.  There's a variety of family members around as well as some staff who make up for a pretty wide cast of characters that aren't always easy to keep track of.  That said the mystery is a good one that kept me engaged and reading.  This was a quick read with a fun classic feel and a solid mystery.  

Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Of course!  I'm looking forward to reading more from her though I am running out of Wentworth books that I haven't read.

Would I Recommend this Book? I would - especially if you're a fan of Patricia Wentworth or just classic mysteries in general.  

Friday Fives - Five Books I've Recently DNF'd

I'm taking a bit of a break from my usual Friday Linkups to try something a little different.  I'm in a list making kind of mood so I thought I'd start making random five lists.  Sometimes they'll be bookish other weeks not so much.   Today I'm talking about 5 books I DNF'd recently.  I'm not much of a DNFer but it's a habit I'm trying to get better as since it does me no good to unhappily trudge through a book.

1.  Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks - I was so excited about this one.  It's set in Ireland, has a character that is getting on their feet, and sounds a bit quirky.  Unfortunately, after a few weeks with zero interest in picking it back up I finally had to admit it wasn't working for me.  I liked Callum and Lark but never connected with them and couldn't make myself root for them one way or another.  Part of the problem for me was there was just too much going on.  There's the generally awkward characters with the added awkwardness of the funeral home, there's figuring out how an asexual character can function best in a relationship, there's a tragic past, there's work issues, and there's the pressure of a needed fake marriage.  It just felt a bit too much and at about 20% I finally had to admit that I just didn't care.  DNF'd at 21%

2.  Drop Dead by Lily Chu - I gave this a try when I was trying to finish off all the books I had put in my library before I cancelled Audible Plus.  I love the premise of two rival journalists working together to figure out a famous author's life story.  However, when it came to actually listening to after the first few hopeful attempts, I just couldn't make myself restart it.  I didn't care about the characters, how they got along or the premise itself.  Both characters came across as stunningly immature and I realized I'd rather listen to anything other than this book.  DNF'd at 18%

3.   Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams - I usually enjoy Williams' books so I was excited to pick this one up.  I tried the audio twice on it and absolutely could not get into the story.  The characters felt a bit flat and ultimately I decided I just didn't care enough to try and push through.  DNF'd at 11%

4.  Mr. Monk Goes to the Firehouse by Lee Goldberg - I normally don't gravitate to books based on TV shows but I've had good luck with the Murder, She Wrote series so I figured I'd give this one a try.  Unfortunately, while Monk is quirky and endearing (and at times annoying or heartbreaking) on the show I found him mostly tedious in the book.  As well, this mystery involves the murder of a dog which just isn't a plot I enjoy - especially in my cozies.  DNF'd at 20%

5.  Stella Mia by Rosanna Chiofalo - I pulled this off my overdue review shelf because I love family secrets and dual timelines and pretty much everything that was in the premise.  Unfortunately, not every book is for everyone and this was the case with this one. I never connected to any of the characters and I found the story to be so overwrought and grim that I dreaded picking it up.   DNF'd at 29%

Books from the Backlog - Don't Let Him In

Today I'm linking up with Carole from Carole's Random Life of Books for Books from the Backlog.  I really enjoy the chance to feature a book that's been hiding in the piles of books for far too long!

Goodreads:  Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell

Blurb:  He’s the perfect man. It’s a perfect lie.
Nina Swann is intrigued when she received a condolence card from Nick Radcliffe, an old friend of her late husband, who is looking to connect after her husband’s unexpected death. Nick is a man of substance and good taste. He has a smile that could melt the coldest heart and a knack for putting others at ease. But to Nina’s adult daughter, Ash, Nick seems too slick, too polished, too good to be true. Without telling her mother, Ash begins digging into Nick’s past. What she finds is more than unsettling…

Martha is a florist living in a neighboring town with her infant daughter and her devoted husband, Alistair. But lately, Alistair has been traveling more and more frequently for work, disappearing for days at a time. When Martha questions him about his frequent absences, he always has a legitimate explanation, but Martha can’t share the feeling that something isn’t right.

Nina, Martha, and Ash are on a collision course with a shocking truth that is far darker than anyone could have imagined. And all three are about to wish they had heeded the same warning: Don’t let him in. But the past won’t stay buried forever.

Why It Needs to Come Off the Shelf:  I thoroughly enjoy Lisa Jewell's books and this one sounds interesting.   I've seen some mixed reviews for this one and have kind of held off reading it but I need to give it a try and make up my own mind.

The Pie and Mash Detective Agency - Cozy Mystery Review

Goodreads:  The Pie and Mash Detective Agency by J.D. Brinkworth

Rating:  Liked It! (3.5 Stars)
Source:   Publisher

Description:  Who is Nellie Thorne and why does she keep disappearing? Jane Pye and Simon Mash are on the case in this cosy crime mystery novel.

Dev Hooper arrives home from work to find his girlfriend, Nellie Thorne, has vanished.

But she's not the first Nellie Thorne to disappear. In fact, she's the fifth in fifty years.

Enter Jane Pye and Simon - a millennial couple who signed up for a private detective night class on a whim. When they're assigned Dev's case for their coursework, they quickly realise they've bitten off more than they can chew.

Armed with just six weeks of notes, matching trench coats, and a lot of enthusiasm, they set out to solve a case that has baffled Kent’s police for decades.

What connects the missing Nellies? Why do locals whisper about a ghostly presence? Only the Pie & Mash Detective Agency can uncover the truth behind this eerie urban legend.

Is it an open and shut case? Not on your Nellie…

Genre: Mystery - Cozy

Why I Picked This Book:  The premise looked fun and I liked the idea of a fresh take on a cozy mystery.

My Impression:  This book had a bit of a rough start.  It was definitely quirky and young but for the first half or so of the book Jane and Simon read like school children on a massive sugar high and incredibly overstimulated.  Their actions were all over the place and the banter had a bit of a frantic feel to it.  There's also some timeline jumping between modern day and 1997 that took me a bit to really understand.

The book settles quite a bit in the second half.  While still a bit erratic, Jane and Simon have a bit more strategy and the plot starts building a bit better.  Through it all the mystery was fascinating.  How did Nellie Thorne disappear multiple times over the years and why was the description always the same?  I was hooked and couldn't wait for the reveal.  I flew through the last quarter fascinated as it all played out.  

This book is a bit uneven but it was always a fun read.  The characters grew on me once they had a chance to settle into the story.  If this becomes a series I would definitely continue with it.  

Would I Read More of this Series/Author? I would.  Overall, I enjoyed this one and I'm looking forward to seeing what this author does next.

Would I Recommend this Book?  Yes, with reservations.  The story is a lot of fun but the beginning is a bit of a fever dream.

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review.  As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *

Top Ten Tuesday - Ten Books on My TBR with Numbers in the Title

 

Today I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl which is all about lists.  Since lists are one of my favorite things this is one of my favorite linkups!  Today's topic is Book Titles Featuring Ordinal Numbers which is where the number defines the book's place in the series.  However, after much looking around the only books that I could find that meet that requirement are the Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum series which is one I stopped reading back before she hit number 15.  Because of that I'm just going to go with books with numbers in the title in general.  I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone else's lists to see what series/books I missed!

1.  One Foot in the Grave by Kelly Lane - This cozy mystery series has been on my TBR for ages and looks really fun.

2.  The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benedict - I have loved everything I've read by this author and I'm looking forward to this one.

3.  Six Geese A-Slaying by Donna Andrews - I love this cozy mystery series and the Christmas ones are always so much fun.

4.  Seven Girls Gone by Allison Brennan - This author is on my Must Read list for this year and this looks like such a good mystery.

5.  Five Found Dead by Sulari Gentill - I really enjoyed another book by this author and I'm looking forward to reading this one.

6.  I Saw Three Ships by Elizabeth Goudge - I want to read this one around Christmas time this year.  

7.  The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware - I've loved some of the books I've read by this author and I'm so curious about this one.

8.  The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand - I could use a Five Star Weekend and I've really enjoyed what I've read by her.

9.  Between Two Strangers by Kate White - This looks like a good and creepy thriller.

10. One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan - I have really been loving Sarah Morgan's fiction and I'm really looking forward to reading this one.

Do you know of any series that use ordinal numbers in the title?  

Death at a Firefly Tea - Cozy Mystery Review

Goodreads:  Death at a Firefly Tea by Laura Childs

Rating: Liked It! (3.5 Stars)
Source:   Publisher

Description:  As fireflies dazzle like tiny glowing lanterns, tea maven Theodosia hosts an elegant evening tea on the patio of the Tangled Rose B and B. But in this gentle darkness an intruder has made their way in and slipped deadly drugs into the baked Alaska of Mrs. Van Courtland, one of Charleston’s local grande dames. Shocked by this brazen act, urged on by Mrs. V’s grieving son, Theodosia begins her own shadow investigation. Soon, she finds herself at odds with a greedy developer, the questionable residents of Honey Badger House, a vengeful ex-daughter-in-law, ne’er do well relatives, and a housekeeper who knows all the secrets. As Theodosia hosts a Moulin Rouge Tea and a Queen Victoria Tea, her tea sommelier Drayton is assaulted by a masked stranger and the fiancé of Mrs. V’s son is kidnapped. It’s only at the Starry Starry Night black tie ball that Theodosia stumbles upon the killer and gets pulled into a dramatic life and death chase.

Genre:  Mystery - Cozy

Why I Picked This Book:  I've read a number of books in this series and always enjoy a trip to Charleston - plus the cover really caught my eye.

My Impression:  I've been reading this series for years and while I have missed a number of them it is always easy to immediately slip into Theodosia's world for a visit to Charleston, South Carolina.  This was a fun read with an unlikely victim - and yet with somehow a decent number of suspects.  

The mystery is an intriguing one and disasters keep befalling the Van Courtland family - as well as Theodosia and her staff - as the book goes on.  The real star of this series is Charleston and Theodosia's tea shop.  I love the descriptions of the themed teas, the food, and Drayton's special blends.  I'm not the biggest tea drinker but the descriptions always have me wishing that they really existed as they sound delicious.  As well, Childs does a good job of making Charleston feel like a character with the feel and look of the city beautifully described.

This isn't my favorite series as Theodosia is just a bit too perfect and too nosy but the books always provide a fun read.  This book might be my favorite yet.  I enjoyed the twist and all the tea mentions.  If you're looking for a light cozy mystery to enjoy and a virtual trip to Charleston this is a great series to pick.  There are a decent number of characters which can make just jumping in a tiny bit confusing but for the most part this is an easily standalone series.  

Would I Read More of this Series/Author?  I would. This isn't the top of my list of cozy mystery series but I enjoy the mysteries everytime I read them.

Would I Recommend this Book?  If you enjoy light cozy mysteries I would recommend this book and this series as a whole.

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review.  As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *

Reading Recap - What I Read in February 2026

Monthly Reading Total: 20 - This total really surprised me but I've really been enjoying my reading so I'm hoping this is a good sign for a great reading year.

Type:

Print: 8

Ebook: 5 

Audio: 7

Genre:

Mystery - 16 

Fiction - 3

Romance - 1 

Favorite Books of the Month:

The Homefront Sleuths Mystery by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley - I really wanted to finish this series by the end of the month so I could cancel my Audible subscription without having to pay for another month.  I'm typically not a series binge reader.  I tend to start getting annoyed with characters or writing styles after a couple of books by the same author in the same series close together.  This was absolutely not the case with this series.  I loved the characters and I thoroughly enjoyed how they worked together.  If there's another book in the series I would buy it full price without hesitation.  

The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst - Audiobooks were definitely the star of February though I did like the bulk of what I read this month.  This was probably my favorite of all the print/ebooks that I read.  While it does have love letters in the title it isn't really a romance but instead focuses much more on the sisters and their relationships - both with each other and themselves.  I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.

Rereads:  

I'm trying to make sure I get some rereads in this year as I always enjoy it and I was in the habit of not letting myself pick up some old favorites.  Here is what I reread in February:

The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Mathews - This was the first book in the quartet I read and I really wanted to revisit it after reading the first book.  I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading book 3.

Mrs. McGinty's Dead by Agatha Christie - This was the February pick for the Read Christie challenge and it was a delight.  This is one of Christie's books that I always forget about but always enjoy.

Armchair Travels for February

Domestic Travel:  I visited Wyoming, Connecticut, New York, Oregon, and Georgia for the first time this year.  All domestic travel was to new states for the year which is fun.

International Travel:  I visited England 10 times - half of which was during the 1940s, Canada, early 1990s Jordan, Italy, Scotland, and Wales.

How was your reading in February?  Where did your reading take you?